Fairy Meadow
True crime podcast review — 2026
Reviewed
"A British family, an Australian cold case — bridges two continents' worth of true crime coverage."
Who is this podcast for?
- ✓Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish
- ✓Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries
- ✓Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations
- ✓Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system
Pros & cons
- +High binge factor — listeners consistently come back for more
- +Serialized format builds a compelling, sustained narrative arc across episodes
- −Must listen in order — cannot dip in and out between episodes
About this podcast
In 1970, three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was taken from an Australian beach and never found. Fairy Meadow, from the BBC, traces the case from the British family's side — a story that bridges UK and Australian true crime and remains unresolved.
Best episode to start with
Episode 1
Serialized format — listen from the beginning for the full experience
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Frequently Asked Questions about Fairy Meadow
What is Fairy Meadow about?
In 1970, three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer was taken from an Australian beach and never found. Fairy Meadow, from the BBC, traces the case from the British family's side — a story that bridges UK and Australian true crime and remains unresolved.
Is Fairy Meadow worth listening to?
Our editorial verdict is "Good if international cold cases and institutional accountability interest you". It scores 7/10 on binge factor. BBC Radio 4 revisits the 1970 disappearance of three-year-old Cheryl Grimmer from an Australian beach — a British family, an Australian cold case.
Who is Fairy Meadow for?
Fairy Meadow is ideal for: Listeners who enjoy following a single case from start to finish; Cold case enthusiasts who love decades-old unsolved mysteries; Anyone fascinated by missing persons investigations; Listeners interested in British cases and the UK criminal justice system.
What is the best episode of Fairy Meadow to start with?
We recommend starting with Episode 1. As a serialized show, it's best to listen from the beginning of a season.
Where can I listen to Fairy Meadow?
Fairy Meadow is available on BBC Sounds, Apple Podcasts, Spotify. Search for it by name on any of those apps.
What podcasts are similar to Fairy Meadow?
If you enjoy Fairy Meadow, you might also like: In the Dark, Serial, West Cork, Bear Brook. See our full "Podcasts Like Fairy Meadow" page for more recommendations.
Quick facts
- Format
- Serialized
- Host style
- Solo narrator
- Style
- Serious, measured, deeply investigative
- Episode length
- 25-35 min
- Episodes
- 11 episodes
- Binge factor
- 7/10
- Country
- United Kingdom
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